Flight Test Engineer

Role: Flight Test Engineer.
Location: Greensboro, NC
Duration: Contract/FTE
Experience: 5+ Years
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite
Compensation: $70K–$80K Maximum

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Flight Test Engineering Planner with a strong background in aerostructures, manufacturing processes, and process planning. The ideal candidate will have experience developing planning documentation, supporting fabrication/assembly activities, and integrating engineering changes into manufacturing plans. Flight test experience and OEM experience are highly preferred.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing process planning, process planning, or planning documentation
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in fabrication, assembly, or installation
• Experience creating and maintaining visual and written work instructions
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
• Ability to interpret engineering documentation and incorporate design changes into planning
• Aerostructures experience preferred
• Flight test experience preferred
• OEM experience is an added advantage
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Develop installation, assembly, and fabrication planning to support flight test activities.
• Create accurate work instructions and planning documentation.
• Develop and maintain build sequences and manufacturing plans.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing flow, reduce rework, and improve efficiency.
• Review engineering changes and incorporate applicable updates into planning documentation.
• Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance teams.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Update work instructions based on quality findings and process improvements.
• Continuously improve planning processes based on feedback and lessons learned.

Work Environment

• 100% onsite in Greensboro, NC
• Work may involve both office and aircraft/production environments.
• Role may require standing, bending, climbing, reaching, and other physical activities.
• Occasional overtime or off-shift support may be required.

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person